Notable viewpoint · Atacama Region, Chile
Punta Ávalo
Punta Ávalo is a viewpoint in Atacama Region, Chile.
Punta Ávalo: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Punta Ávalo
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Punta Ávalo — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -27.77777, -70.94657. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Punta Ávalo
- Parque Nacional Llanos de Challe · sanctuary · Atacama Region · ~53 km · Must-see
- Parque Nacional Desierto Florido · sanctuary · Atacama Region · ~56 km · Must-see
- Ruinas del poblado de Juan Godoy · fort · Atacama Region · ~65 km · Must-see
- Cerro Loma Colorada · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~7 km
- Cerro La Diuca · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~11 km
- Cerro Escobilludo · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~13 km
- Cerro Los Cachos · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~13 km
- Cerro La Minita · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~14 km
- Cerro Los Bayitos · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~15 km
- Cerro Las Vacas · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~18 km
- Playa Brava · beach · ~18 km
- Playa de Maldonado · beach · Atacama Region · ~20 km
- Cerro Campanita · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~20 km
- Cerro Peñablanca · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~21 km
- Cerro La Noria · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~23 km
- Cerro Mostaza · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~23 km
- Morro Algarrobilla · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~29 km
- Cerro Montosa · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~29 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Punta Ávalo
- Valle del Huasco · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~103 km · Must-see
- Cerro Loma Colorada · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~7 km
- Cerro La Diuca · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~11 km
- Cerro Escobilludo · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~13 km
- Cerro Los Cachos · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~13 km
- Cerro La Minita · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~14 km
- Cerro Los Bayitos · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~15 km
- Cerro Las Vacas · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~18 km
- Cerro Campanita · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~20 km
- Cerro Peñablanca · viewpoint · Atacama Region · ~21 km
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Punta Ávalo yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Punta Ávalo?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Punta Ávalo?
Nearby: Parque Nacional Llanos de Challe (sanctuary, 53 km), Parque Nacional Desierto Florido (sanctuary, 56 km), Ruinas del poblado de Juan Godoy (fort, 65 km), Cerro Loma Colorada (viewpoint, 7 km), Cerro La Diuca (viewpoint, 11 km), Cerro Escobilludo (viewpoint, 13 km).
Is Punta Ávalo worth visiting?
Punta Ávalo is listed as a notable viewpoint in Chile on Spotwander.